Morocco increases security to prevent potential border crossings surge at Ceuta and Melilla

Al Jazeera · first seen 12.08.2026

Morocco's Interior Ministry announced increased border security measures near the Spanish exclaves of Ceuta and Melilla to prevent potential migration surges.

Morocco Interior Ministry increases security along Ceuta and Melilla borders
Efforts aim to preempt potential new migration crossings surges

Sources

Al Jazeera — Morocco says working to prevent potential new Ceuta crossings surge

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